IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes43%
Metacritic40/100
Google Users63%
Director: Ivan Reitman•Genres: Comedy, Science Fiction
A mild-mannered professor and a womanizing geologist team up with a dim-witted student to stop a rapidly evolving alien life form from taking over the planet. The creature begins as a single-celled organism in the desert and quickly grows into a dangerous, uncontrollable force with a singular goal: to conquer Earth. Their only hope lies in understanding the alien's biology and finding a way to counteract its terrifying progress before humanity is wiped out.
Evolution received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its comedic elements and special effects but criticizing its predictable plot and inconsistent tone. Audiences generally found it to be a fun, lighthearted sci-fi romp with a few good laughs.
Praised for its inventive creature designs and comedic performances.
Criticized for a formulaic plot and a lack of originality in its sci-fi concepts.
Seen as an enjoyable, albeit somewhat silly, alien invasion comedy.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Evolution' to be an amusing and entertaining film, appreciating its humor and the performances of its cast. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit thin, but most enjoyed it as a lighthearted science fiction comedy.
The alien creatures in 'Evolution' were designed by Stan Winston, a legendary special effects artist known for his work on 'Jurassic Park,' 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' and 'Aliens.'
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